Why Bishop Retired

March 10, 1985|By Bishop William E. McManus.

FT. WAYNE, IND. — The Tribune`s report on Feb. 27 about my resignation as bishop of the Ft. Wayne-South Bend Roman Catholic Diocese said ``no reason was given.`` Here are the reasons: I`m 71, a year beyond customary retirement age. The Pope has granted my personal request to retire because of a health condition. Retirement will bring me home to the Archdiocese of Chicago, where I was a priest for 37 years.